ELLIS PhD Program: Research Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

About this opportunity

The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) has opened applications for its 2026 PhD recruitment round, offering outstanding candidates opportunities to pursue doctoral research in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and related interdisciplinary fields across Europe. Successful applicants will join an international research network connecting leading academic institutions, industrial research partners, and experts working at the forefront of intelligent systems. The programme is designed to develop the next generation of AI researchers through collaborative supervision, international research exchanges, specialised training, and networking opportunities. Its 2026 application round is recruiting students for PhD programmes beginning in 2027, with research placements dependent on the selected advisor and institution. Application deadline: 31 October 2026, at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE). Programme start: 2027, depending on the advisor and host institution. Location: Participating institutions across Europe, with selected international collaborations.